Belafonte Backs Edwards
posted 4:29 pm Thu December 06, 2007 - Charleston
Belafonte is a likable, friendly man: one genuinely concerned with people and the state of this country. He says John Edwards is the only candidate also concerned and compassionate enough to try and deal with it.
"I've looked at his platform on education, healthcare, poverty, what young people are going through and I have come to believe he's the best candidate," Belafonte said. He says all the other candidates talk about the plight of the middle class, While only Edwards talks about the poor.
"I also happen to believe that had he not so forcefully and precisely put the issue of poverty into this campaign, I don't think we'd be talking aobut it as much as we are," Belafonte said.Belafonte feels Edwards was sincere when he announced his candidacy in New Orleans, saying it showed a commitment to the people devastated by hurricane Katrina.
"I've talked with John Edwards. I've looked into heart and his soul," Belafonte says.
He added that Edwards has the makings of a great president. Belafonte attended a rally with Edwards at the College of Charleston.
Latest Comment on Belafonte Backs Edwards
Tamara Zamora
2:40 pm on 12/07/07
Harry Belafonte is a communist. He was Fidel Castro's fishing buddy (when Castro was conscious). While Fidel and Harry were fishing and having their pictures taken, thousands of people were making the treacherous voyage to cross the Florida straits in makeshift rafts. Unknown numbers have lost their lives and that includes children. Where is Mr. Belafonte's compassion? Mr. Belafonte doesn't know about opression and hunger. John Edwards would be well to not have his backing. And by the way, your report is offensive.
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